Mainframe Legacy Modernization Engineer

Mainframe Legacy Modernization Engineer

The Mainframe Legacy Modernization Engineer will play a key role in transforming large complex mainframe applications into modern scalable and cloud ready architectures. The engineer will work across assessment reverse engineering migration refactoring and re architecture initiatives collaborating with architects business SMEs and cloud teams to modernize COBOL based systems into microservices APIs and distributed platforms. This role requires strong hands on mainframe expertise combined with modern application integration data transformation and cloud engineering skills.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Extensive hands on experience on Cobol-DB2-CICS-VSAM program.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Analyze system requirements and develop Cobol programs to meet business needs and improve operational workflows.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in mainframe technology to maintain system integrity.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate DB2 databases enhancing data accessibility and security.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate system functionality and ensure seamless integration.
• Implement process improvements to enhance system scalability and reduce operational costs.
• Drive innovation by exploring new technologies and methodologies to enhance mainframe capabilities.
• Knowledge on Git, IDZ and windsurf is plus.

What We Offer:

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About Us:

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Other employment-related information:

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.